The 5 Phases of MDM Full Track
PHASE 1
- E-learning available online at ASA University
- Required reading with Brief Assessments
- Keep a journal to document what you have learned
- Network with other MDM candidates
Review the phase 1 curriculum, including the online and reading portions (pdf)
phase 2
- attend the university of innovative distribution (uid)
- takes place every march for 4 days with registration beginning in october
- the uid program offers a superior educational program that is laser-focused on the unique needs of industrial wholesale distribution
- network on a national scale
phase 3
- customizable phase—choose program relevant curriculum to shape your professional path
- focus on the essentials that you need to lead a more profitable business
- the elective courses and readings are completely customized by you
30/40 rule: 40 hours of elective courses, training and books total, of which up to 30 hours can be company specific training
phase 4
- study for and register for the final assessment
- test focused on elearning requirements learned in phase 1
- passing the assessment with 85% or better to achieve mastery
- create a proposal of your capstone project ideas to the graduate review committee
- get feedback and tips from industry leaders to help you bring your project to fruition
phase 5
- execute your project and record your results and adjustments
- write a thesis using the b.a.r. template (background, action, result)
- give your presentation of your capstone project to the grc
- demonstrate your understanding and ability as a successful distribution manager
review the phase 5 curriculum, capstone project details (pdf)
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